Demand for electricity in heat-wave summers

Question for written answer E-002822/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Mihai Tudose (S&D)

The heat wave in Europe in June and July 2025 has pushed up daily electricity demand by as much as 14 % owing to the intensive use of air conditioners. According to the energy think tank Ember, this increased demand, combined with interruptions in thermal power plant operations and reductions in nuclear power plant production capacity, have led to a significant rise in prices, which have exceeded EUR 400/MWh in Germany and EUR 470/MWh in Poland.

This was despite the fact that June saw the highest levels of solar energy production ever recorded in the EU.

Since heat waves are becoming ever more intense and frequent from one year to another, what solutions does the Commission have for preparing the EU energy sector for heat-wave summers (particularly as regards storage and interconnection capacities)?

Submitted: 10.7.2025